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FV05 NHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

245,542 mi
Last recorded245,542 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 NHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2018 245,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Covers fitted on sills/arches

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 221,764 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers on sills

Pass 15 Oct 2016 205,396 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 205,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 199,641 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 199,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 181,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 158,509 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 188,509 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 136,550 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 136,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 110,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight play in N/S front Anti-roll bar bush

O/S Rear tyre has got 2mm of tread depth.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,714 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,487 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FV05 NHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 NHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV05 NHT registered?

FV05 NHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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